Hawaii Environment

What does Papahānaumokuākea conservation protect?

• Only downtown office buildings
• Marine ecosystems and Native Hawaiian cultural resources
• Only highways on the Big Island
• A mainland railroad network

Why does watershed protection matter for Hawaii’s drinking water?

• It stops ocean tides completely
• It creates new volcanic rock instantly
• It helps sustain groundwater recharge
• It replaces the need for rainfall

Which set lists important coastal hazards for Hawaii?

• Avalanches on polar ice shelves only
• High surf, erosion, and tsunami flooding
• Sandstorms in the Great Plains only
• Continental glacier surges only

Why are coral reefs important in Hawaii?

• They form highway bridges
• They supply volcanic lava
• They provide habitats for marine life
• They block all ocean waves

Why should Hawaii protect its watersheds?

• They create new islands every year
• They support freshwater supplies
• They stop earthquakes
• They replace all ocean shipping